A young-child mourning period, occasioned by the death of one's son or daughter.
The mourning period lasts for ten days, in which the mourner remains at home. Observed in lieu of wearing mourning articles, ngūhu, for a child who has died within the first year of life. For children above one year of age, mourning articles are worn and the mourner is permitted to leave home. However, if the child is below about eighteen months of age the appropriateness of wearing mourning articles is tested. If one encounters a bad omen, panīaw, after leaving home, he or she returns and observes the young-child mourning period.